Board debates $91.5 million in proposed additions to Franklin’s 10‑year capital plan, questions $40 million Goose Creek allocation

Summary

Staff presented draft Resolution 2025‑85 updating the City of Franklin’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP). The board discussed adding seven projects totaling $91.5 million while noting about $95.6 million of uncommitted revenue in a 10‑year projection of roughly $460 million. Aldermen pressed timing, prioritization and flexibility on a proposed $40‑

Lede City staff presented a law‑approved version of draft Resolution 2025‑85 to update Franklin’s 10‑year Capital Investment Plan on Tuesday, and aldermen spent substantial time questioning priorities, timing and whether a proposed $40 million Goose Creek Bypass allocation should be held in the plan or deferred in favor of smaller, faster “micro” projects.

Nut graf The draft resolution would add seven projects totaling about $91.5 million to roughly $456 million of committed projects against a projected $460 million in revenues over the next decade. Staff said about $95.6 million would remain as non‑committed revenue if the additions are approved; aldermen emphasized the need for quarterly updates, prioritization and flexibility to free funds for smaller projects that produce more immediate neighborhood benefits.

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Board debates $91.5 million in proposed additions to Franklin’s 10‑year capital plan, questions $40 million Goose Creek allocation

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